How to Pronounce Meperidine
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Meperidine Pronunciation
meh-PER-ih-deen
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
meh
PER
stress here
ih
deen
4 syllables
What is Meperidine?
Meperidine is used to relieve severe pain. Meperidine is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Meperidine
How do you pronounce meperidine?
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Meperidine is pronounced meh-PER-ih-deen. Start with "meh" (like the word "meh"), then say "PER" with the stress on this syllable, followed by "ih" (a short 'i' sound), and finish with "deen" (like the word "dean"). The stress falls on the second syllable: PER.
What are the syllables in meperidine?
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Meperidine has four syllables: me-PER-i-dine. When you break it apart and say each piece slowly, it's easier to remember the correct pronunciation.
Which syllable gets the stress in meperidine?
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The second syllable—PER—gets the stress in meperidine. A common mistake is putting the stress on the first or third syllable, but meperidine should sound like meh-**PER**-ih-deen, not **MEH**-per-ih-deen or meh-per-**IH**-deen.
What is a common mispronunciation of meperidine?
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People often mispronounce it as "mep-er-ID-een" (stressing the third syllable) or "MEP-er-deen" (stressing the first syllable). The correct way is to stress the second syllable: meh-**PER**-ih-deen.
How should I use meperidine in a sentence?
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You might hear it in a medical setting like this: "The nurse prepared the meperidine injection for the patient." or "The doctor discussed meperidine as an option during the consultation." This helps you hear how the word sounds in real medical conversation.
What is the abbreviation for meperidine?
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Meperidine is often abbreviated as "pethidine" in some countries, which is pronounced "PETH-ih-deen." In medical records and conversations, you may also see it shortened to just its generic name or referred to by a brand name, depending on the context.
Is meperidine hard to say if English isn't your first language?
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Meperidine can be tricky because of the stress on the second syllable and the 'deen' ending. Practice saying it slowly: meh-PER-ih-deen. Break it into chunks and emphasize the PER part, and it will become easier with repetition.